I'm not doubting that people were curious or asked questions, I got that myself. I am doubting the account that people commented that they are only used to people in suits or business attire at the DC Con Center.

This seems really unusual since Awesome Con, with its many cosplayers, has been held at the DC Convention Center for the last 5 years. I drive or walk past the convention center almost weekly and have seen many "leisure" type events including large cheerleading events, The Washington Auto Show, The National Book Festival, The Green Festival, The Travel Show and the US Science and Engineering Festival. None of these events cater to suit and tie types.